Celebrate the Century - 1980s: Vietnam Veterans Memorial

United States · 2000 · 33 cents

This stamp depicts a poignant scene of a person in military attire touching the engraved names on the black granite wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The design captures the emotional weight and personal connection many feel towards the memorial, honoring those who served.

Issued as part of the 'Celebrate the Century' series, this stamp commemorates the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982, a significant landmark in Washington D.C. It represents a period of national reflection and remembrance for the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.